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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ronda Cochran

    February 24, 2023

    What is your role at UP Health System – Marquette? I am a Senior Accountant, working primarily with physician services at UP Health System – Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare?  A friend told me about a job that was available, so I applied for it with the hope that it would lead to a job in my career…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Justin Czenkus

    February 17, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I work in Food and Nutrition in the Bistro at UP Health System – Marquette.   What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? I open and operate the cafe for the midnight shift. I also do overnight prep work, like cutting up fruits and vegetables and cooking dishes for the upcoming…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Kerri Fisher, LPN

    February 10, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Adult Psychiatric Unit (APU) at UP Health System – Marquette.   What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was 18 years old, I was giving my baby up for adoption. At this point in my life, I wasn’t aware of all my options. The RN in the Family…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Ramona Annelin

    February 02, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinic Manager of Emergency Medical Associates in the Emergency Department (ED) at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I initially went into nursing but decided that route was not for me. I proceeded to get a business degree and completed an…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Steph Stocking

    January 26, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? Healthcare has always interested me, but it was never my intention to go into it specifically—it just sort of happened organically. I went to school for…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Megan Richards, RN

    January 20, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Registered Nurse on the Med/Surg/Oncology units (6th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After high school, I wasn't really certain what I wanted to do. I liked the sciences and figured I'd do something in the medical field where I could interact with…

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  • UP Health System - Marquette Heroes | Marcy Johnson

    January 19, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS? I am a clinic office clerk in Medical Records at UP Medical Group – Marquette Family Medicine. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I was looking for a career after school, the hospital was where everyone wanted to work. I had always worked in food service in high school and after. I learned that there was…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Isaac Taylor

    January 13, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Food and Nutrition Cafe Server at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My father's many years working as a certified nursing assistant inspires me every day to perform at a high level to honor his legacy. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Andrew Johns, RN

    January 06, 2023

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinical Manager for the Neurology, Orthopedics, Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Units (7th floor) at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My grandfather was a doctor, and my grandmother was an RN. I always loved listening to the stories that they would tell…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Jeff Marceau

    December 22, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Supply Procurement & Distribution Clerk at UP Health System – Marquette. What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? My Uncle Keith, who was the director of bulk stores here, piqued my interest in healthcare, and I owe it to him for getting me rolling on the path I'm on. I really love my…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Family Medicine Welcomes Eliza Annelin, PA-C

    December 21, 2022

    UP Health System – Marquette is pleased to welcome Eliza Annelin, PA-C, to UP Medical Group – Family Medicine. Eliza sees and treats patients of all ages for primary care and family medicine services, including annual wellness exams, chronic disease management, women’s health, acute care visits, in-office procedures and more. Eliza is a graduate of…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Brian Matthews

    December 15, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Certified Medical Assistant in Neurology at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I really enjoy helping people and the healthcare field has many opportunities to do so. What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? A…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | John Lenore

    December 01, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Maintenance Specialist at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I enjoy being part of a team that makes a difference in our community.   What’s a typical day like for you? What is it like working in this field? Every day in our department is…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Announces Recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award, Craig Coccia, MD

    November 30, 2022

    Craig Coccia, MD, Neurosurgeon in the Brain and Spine Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This quarterly award at UP Health System – Marquette recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see their purpose and importance in…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Joy Benz

    November 23, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Health Information Management (HIM) Lead at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? When I decided to go back to school, I wanted to go into a career that made a difference for people. I may not work directly with patients and their care, but the…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Valerie Fraser

    November 18, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am the Clinic Supervisor in the Pediatric Specialists office at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I always wanted to do something in the medical field, but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do.  When I saw an opening at a Pediatric office I thought it…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Cancer Care Social Worker Jacki Lasich Honored with Julianne Kirkham Award

    November 17, 2022

    Jacki Lasich, LMSW, CTP, OSW-C, Cancer Care Social Worker in the Cancer Center at UP Health System - Marquette, has been chosen as the latest recipient of the Dr. Julianne Kirkham Award. This award at UP Health System – Marquette (UPHS – Marquette) recognizes exemplary employees of the support and ancillary departments of the hospital who clearly see and act…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Tamatha Larson

    November 04, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I’m an Operational Buyer in Materials Management at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I’ve always wanted to work in the healthcare field. Even though I don’t work in the direct care of the patients, the behind-the-scenes work is equally needed…

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  • UP Health System – Marquette Heroes | William Parkkonen, PMHNP

    October 27, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit and Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? After completing a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Northern Michigan University, with the intent to…

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  • UPHS – Marquette Heroes | Janice Chudy, CNMT

    October 21, 2022

    What is your role at UPHS – Marquette? I am a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) and Lead Technologist at UP Health System – Marquette.  What was your inspiration for getting into healthcare? I really liked chemistry and health science classes in college so healthcare seemed like a natural career choice.  What’s a typical day…

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